Cosmetic receptacle



Jan. 4, 1949. M. DULBERG 2,458,063

COSMETIC RECEPTACLE Filed March 19, 1947 2 Sheets-Sheet l INVENTOR.dgurray W Jan. 4, 1949. M. DULBERG 2,458,063

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array BY Patented Jan. 4, 1949 UNITED STATES PATENT. OFFICE COSMETICRECEPTACLE Murray Dulberl, New York, N. Y. Application March 19, 1947,Serial No. 735,744

6 Claims. 1

This invention relates to a cosmetic receptacle and more particularly toa receptacle designed to closely unite various cosmetic articles, forexample a mechanical eyebrow pencil, a lipstick brush, a lipstick, abottle for perfume or other liquid and a nail file.

It is the general object of my invention to provide a vanity ensemble ina light, convenient, attractive and compact form.

It is also an object of my invention to closely unite the abovementioned or similar cosmetic articles into a unit, whose outwardappearance, shape, form and size substantially correspond to those of afountain pen. It is also an object of the invention to provide a unit ofthis type, in which a nail file is attached to the cap in the manner ofa clip or clasp fastened to the cap of a fountain pen or the like,though with a hingelike construction.

A further object of my invention is to provide an ensemble in which theindividual cosmetic articles can be simply replaced, if necessary, forexample, by replacing the eyebrow lead, when used up, by a new lead ofany color, or replacing the lipstick brush by a new brush.

Another object of my invention is to provide in the lipstick assemblymeans for ejecting the sliding cylinder used for carrying the lipstickproper.

Further objects and the advantages of my invention will be apparent fromthe following specification and claims and the appended drawings, whichshow, by way of example, preferred embodiments of my invention, and inwhich Figure 1 is a perspective view of the receptacle and ensembleaccording to my invention in assembled condition;

Figures 2-5 are also perspective views of the article illustrated inFigure 1; Figure 2 shows the cap and applicator in removed condition,while Figures 3, 4 and 5 illustrate the device in the condition readyfor the use of the lipstick, lipstick brush and eyebrow pencil,respectively;

Figure 6 is a perspective view of the cap provided with a nail file, thecap being separated from the assembly and the nail file in operativeposition;

Figure 7 is a longitudinal sectional view on an enlarged scale throughthe assembly shown in Figure 1;

Figure 8 is a sectional view along line 8-8 of Figure 7, which, incombination with Figure 9, illustrates the operation of ejector for thelipstick holder;

Figure 10 is a longitudinal sectional view through the cap provided witha nail file.

Referring now to the drawings in detail, the ensemble illustrated in thedrawings comprises a bottle, provided with an applicator, a lipstick, alipstick brush, an eyebrow pencil and a can provided with a nail file.As best shown in. Figure 7. cap and applicator I, which is a combinationapplicator, stopper and cap, is interiorly threaded at 2 and is adaptedto be screwed onto the protruding threaded portion of a cylinder 3 whichholds a bottle 4. Part I is provided with an applicator 5 and a ring 6of resilient material, such as rubber or cork, which acts as a stopperfor the bottle when cap I is screwed onto cylinder 3. Cylinder 3 isfrictionally held in a cylindrical extension 8 of a lipstick innercylinder 1. The outer surface of this extension is flush. with thesurface of part I. The outer lipstick cylinder 9 has a reduced diameterat its base end portion III, which fits into extension H of the lipstickinner cylinder 1; The outer surface of cylinder 9 is flush with that ofextension 8. The other end of outer cylinder 9 is also of reduceddiameter and it fits into and is frictionally held by a central cylinderl2, the cylindrical surface of which is flush with that of cylinder 9.

Part I may be removed by unscrewing in order to apply the liquidcontained in bottle I.

If can i is screwed onto cylinder 3, these parts, including thelipstick, can be removed, as one piece, from central cylinder i2, asshown in Fig,

ure 3. If the base of the lipstick container is rotated by turning part8, the lipstick I! can be advanced or retracted.

The lipstick brush I4 is contained in a small cylinder or handle l5threaded on the inside. It is screwed onto a narrow. hollow extension i8of the mechanical eyebrow pencil generally denoted i1, and its bristlesor the like are barely in front of the lipstick container. At the tip ofthe brush cylinder or handle there is a slight,

drop bringing about a more pointed effect eniabling more accurateapplication of the brush.

The mechanical eyebrow pencil I1 is of cus tomary construction. It has ahollow cylindrical extension [9 at its base. This extension isexterlorly threaded at 20. The separate cylinder 2|, which holds theeyebrow lead 22 is fixed to this extension. The tip of the pencil fitssmoothly against the rest of the pencil, which, when rotated, advancesor retracts the eyebrow lead by means of a spiral cylinder 23 fixed inthe tip, which fits around the lead cylinder.

The cap 2|- is threaded on the inside as shown at 25. It is adapted tobe screwed onto the mechanical eyebrow pencil in substantially the samemanner as the cap of a fountain pen onto a pen. Where a clip or claspwould appear on a fountain pen can, there is attached on can 24 a smallnail file 2. The outer surface 21 of the as one piece, as shown. inFigure 4, and the lip stick brush may be applied in this condition orvwith the cap 24 removed. The eyebrow pencil can be used by merelyremoving cap 24 and turn ing the base or body l9 of the pencil while itis still connected with central cylinder l2, as shown in Figure 5, orwhen the unit comprising the brush and pencil has been separated fromthe rest of the ensemble.

The lipstick unit used in the device shown is generally of the customaryconstruction, in which the lipstick proper can be advanced or retractedby the action of a. longitudinal and a helical slot and a pin or thelike, properly arranged in the lipstick parts, by turning the base. Inorder to eliminate the cleaning of the cylinder holding the lipstick,before refilling, and avoid soiling the hands, I use a new elementconnected with the outside cylinder of the lipstick container. In theembodiment shown, a projection 30 is arranged at the top of the outsidecylinder of the lipstick container adjacent the spot where the spiralgroove ends. This pinhead-like extension 30 tends to lessen the width ofthe spiral groove and acts as a stop for the pin of the slidinglipstick-holder. Slight additional exertion in turning the base of thelipstick container in the direction of advancing the lipstick issuillcient to force the sliding pin past the stop" and cause ejection ofthe sliding cylinder from the con tainer. (See Figures 8, 9.)

It will be understood that the lipstick may be advanced while stillinside the connecting central cylinder l2 and may thus make contact withthe lipstick brush, which it faces. This brush can, therefore, be usedfor re-touching the lipstick line without removing and applying thelipstick proper.

The advantages of the device according to my invention will be apparentfrom the above description and the drawings: The individual cosmeticappliances may be assembled in a device which has the size, shape andappearance of a fountain pen, and a substantially smooth cylindricalsurface, and can be conveniently carried by the user; the device makesthe straightening of lipstick lines possible without direct applicationof lipstick, and replacement of the lipstick without the necessity ofsoiling hands. The length of the assembled device may be "6" forexample.

It will be understood that the nail file, which is attached to the capin the embodiment shown, may be substituted by another vanity article insubstantially the same manner and the mechanical eyebrow pencil may bereplaced by another vanity article provided with a suitable extension tosupport the lipstick brush.

It will also be understood that the invention is not restricted to thedetails described above and shown in the drawing and may be carried outwith various modifications without departing from the spirit and scopeof the invention as defined inthe appended claims.

It is understood that the improved device may carry articles other thancosmetic articles, such as for example, stick medicaments, small acces-I sories and tools, brushes, paints, erasers, etc.

- to frictionally hold at one of its ends a first cylindrical cosmeticappliance telescopically fitting into said cylindrical member, while theother end of the latter is provided with acylindrical opening of reduceddiameter, adapted to receive and frictionally hold a second cosmeticappliance which is connected with a third cylindrical appliance, saidfirst appliance being provided with a cylindrical extension adapted tohouse a cylinder holding a container for liquid, this cylinder beingadapted to receive at its end a first cap provided with an applicatorfor the liquid, said third appliance being adapted to receive a closurecap, the device comprising said first, second and thirdappliancethecentral member and said first cap having a substantially flush surfacein assembled condition.

2. In a device of the class described, an elongated, hollow cylindricalcentral member adapted to frictionally hold at one of its ends alipstick container telescopically fitting into said cylindrical member,while the other end of the latter is provided with a cylindrical openingof reduced diameter adapted to receive and frictionally hold a lipstickbrush connected with an eyebrow pencil, said lipstick container beingprovided with a cylindrical extension adapted to house a cylinderholding a container for liquid, this cylinder being adapted to receiveat its end a first cap provided with an applicator for said liquid,said-eyebrow pencil being adapted to receive a closure cap, the. devicecomprising said lipstick holder, central member, lipstick brush, eyebrowpencil and said first cap, having a substantially flush surface in Iassembled condition.

3. A device as claimed in claim 2, in which the first cap is interiorlythreaded and adapted to be screwed to the cylinder housed by theextension of the lipstick container.

' 4. A device as clamed in claim 2, in which the closure cap isinteriorly threaded and adapted to be screwed to the eyebrow pencil.

5. A device as claimed in claim 2, in which a nail file is hingedlyconnected to the closure cap,

one surface of said nail file being roughened and the other smooth.

6. A device as claimed in claim 2, in which a unit formed by the firstcap, liquid container and lipstick, and a unit formed by the closurecap, eyebrow pencil and lipstick brush, are adapted to be removed as onepiece from the rest of the assembly.

MURRAY DULBERG.

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